noun
Uncommon
monoxide
muh-NOK-suh-ihd
Monoxide (noun) means a chemical compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule, most familiar in "carbon monoxide.". Example: “Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it's colorless and odorless.”
noun
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A chemical compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule, most familiar in "carbon monoxide."
"Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it's colorless and odorless."
How to use monoxide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA compound with just one oxygen atom, most commonly heard of as the toxic gas carbon monoxide.
Common pairings
carbon monoxide
monoxide poisoning
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Word forms
- Plural
- monoxides
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Etymology
Formed from "mon-" (one) plus "oxide," paralleling terms like dioxide and trioxide.
Rhymes for monoxide
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What does “monoxide” mean?
The word “monoxide” means a chemical compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule, most familiar in "carbon monoxide.". In plain terms, a compound with just one oxygen atom, most commonly heard of as the toxic gas carbon monoxide.
How do you pronounce “monoxide”?
“Monoxide” is pronounced muh-NOK-suh-ihd (/məˈnɒksʌɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “monoxide” in a sentence?
Here is “monoxide” used in a sentence: “Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it's colorless and odorless.”
What part of speech is “monoxide”?
“Monoxide” is a noun.
Is “monoxide” a common word?
“Monoxide” is an uncommon word in modern English.
